Press Releases

Come Fly with Me
Focus within the travel industry is on accessibility; nonstop, direct commercial flights to exciting new destinations are on the rise. In fact, this season, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has five nonstop flights into nearby Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), including its newest city, Los Angeles (LAX), making access into this snowy paradise even easier. To sweeten the deal, CBMR is throwing in a free lift ticket valid the day of the return, proving you can ski and fly in Colorado in the same day. Service from LAX is provided by Alaska Airlines. The four other nonstop flight hubs are: Chicago (ORD on United Airlines), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW on American Airlines); Denver (DEN on United Airlines) and Houston (IAH on United Airlines).

Improving the Guest Experience: Value to the Visitor
While many ski resorts are focused on bigger, newer, faster and more, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is working harder to simply provide guests with the best experience at the “Last Great Colorado Ski Town.” This season’s capital expenditures are focused on...Read more

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – MAY 23 – Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is thrilled to announce that guests can enjoy this past winter’s hotspot in the summer too. CBMR is opening the Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks for a mid-mountain culinary experience to delight in while out hiking and biking on the mountain. The Umbrella Bar opens June 11 for daily service from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with sandwiches, wraps, snacks and a full bar.

“We couldn’t let this outstanding new building sit all summer,” explains Larry Pirner, the resort’s director of culinary. “With such a fantastic location and more and more guests enjoying the mountain, we thought we should give it a shot. There’s no better place in the valley to enjoy some refreshments, so we welcome everyone to come up and say hi to the great crew we have working up there this summer.”

Not only can you enjoy this prime location during the day, but CBMR is continuing the full moon parties at Ten Peaks into the summer. Save the date for the first Full Moon at Ten Peaks, with a Summer Solstice Party on June 20. Hike or bike to...Read more

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – March 24, 2016 – The weekend after the lifts have closed for skiing and riding, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) brings back The Ultimate Snowmobiler for the third year. The Ultimate Snowmobiler event is a weekend full of snowmobile and motorsports mayhem right at the base of the resort, April 8-10. New this year, there will be lift rides on the Red Lady Express chairlift on both Saturday and Sunday for foot passengers who wish to spectate along the on-mountain course. Snowcat-drawn sleigh rides will be available to shuttle spectators from the top of the lift to various competition venues, and from the base to the venues prior to lift operations. The Ice Bar at Uley’s Cabin will be open for on-mountain food and beverages. Butte 66 will also have live music on Friday and Saturday evening for après-race entertainment.

Saturday and Sunday are the exciting days for spectators where snowmobiles and RZR Side-by-Side vehicles will be roosting around the resort in the Hill Climb, and Winter TerraCross competitions. The Hill Climb competition...Read more

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – Mar 7. – Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has received over 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. Just in time for spring break, the guests and local residents are ecstatic with the snow from mother nature and the stoke levels are high in the lift line. Hopefully, the weather pattern will continue in our favor and our spring break will be filled with lots snow, events and memories to last a lifetime! Here is a picture from today. If you would like more, please contact us.

Flights are still arriving into the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport with some minor delays and Monarch Pass is currently open, check CDOT for more detailed information. Therefore, traveling to and from Crested Butte is possible.

About Crested Butte:

Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is committed to preserving the pristine landscape and mountain lifestyle. With vibrant Victorian store fronts and expressive local characters, the small historic town remains true to its heritage...Read more

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – March 7 – Skiing, springtime and music go hand in hand at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, as it hosts its annual Ski Town Breakdown spring concert on Saturday, March 19. This year’s show will feature singer-songwriter KT Tunstall live at the resort, just as she is in the midst of producing a new album. Enjoy a day on the slopes, then swing by for libations and KT’s infectious tunes that are sure to wow the crowd with her positive energy and spirit in the Colorado sunshine.

On the afternoon of March 19, local artists Casey Mae and Tyler Lucas will take the stage, as the opening act. Casey’s beautiful voice and Tyler’s upbeat guitar will truly set the stage for KT. This show is not to be missed for those who love great music after an excellent day of skiing and snowboarding.

3rd Night and 3rd Day Free: March 18 – April 3, 2016

Those looking to visit Crested Butte can now enjoy some of the best conditions of the season with an additional nights’ lodging and day of skiing free. Purchase two nights of lodging and two days of lift tickets as a package...Read more